Would anyone happen to have any insight into getting your military experience transfered to the civilian sector?

SPC Chris Early — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:47:12 -0400

I am in the process of getting my experience transfered over to my civilian job, i was a 63B10 H8 ( light wheeled mechanic and wrecker operator). I brought the paperwork in to my current employer to sign so it will show im currently in the same feild of work, but they didn't understand how my experience was going to transfer over. My question is for those who has transfer your experince over how did your employer repond to it and did they understand that your military experience is the same or better than your civilian experience.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jul 29 at 2015 10:56 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:56:03 -0400

Contact the Lucas Group. John Lutkenhouse, [login to see] . They will help you find and job and will take your military experience and translate it into civilian lingo. This is a free service!

Response by SMSgt Tony Barnes made Jul 29 at 2015 1:44 PM

SMSgt Tony Barnes — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:44:33 -0400

Not sure there is a 'transfer over' blanket policy. Certain fields will accept certain military certifications...but, aside from colleges accepting military schools...I don't know of anything transferring.

Response by TSgt Kevin Buccola made Jul 29 at 2015 2:22 PM

TSgt Kevin Buccola — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:22:33 -0400

Do you have your Certificates of Training?

Response by PO2 Jeffrey Sheibels made Jul 29 at 2015 4:18 PM

PO2 Jeffrey Sheibels — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:18:28 -0400

Most military qualifications don't transfer over. Majority of the skills you do in the military that have a civilian equivalent require have a separate requirements, qualification or exam that you have to have. Hover some allow experience to take the place of some requirements. . Check what those requirements are and you will be able to see if your military experience counts.

Response by SPC Chris Early made Jul 29 at 2015 4:22 PM

SPC Chris Early — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:22:58 -0400

https://www.cool.army.mil

Response by CW2 Michael Berthiaume made Aug 5 at 2015 3:28 PM

CW2 Michael Berthiaume — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:28:28 -0400

Check out the CPOL website and see the job description for 5803 Series or UsA Jobs for Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic and use whats applicable. The different pay grade levels will have more in depth skills.